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Greece: Police clash with protesters after antifa-occupied building torched

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 1:17 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 23 January 2018 1:17 AM ]

People holding flags of Greece take part in a demonstration to protest against the use of the name Macedonia following the developments on the issue with the neighbour country, in Thessaloniki on January 21, 2018. (AFP)

Clashes occurred between police and left-wing protesters in Thessaloniki on Monday, after a demonstration in defense of free social spaces.

It comes after the antifa-occupied 'Libertatia' building was reportedly set on fire by right-wing nationalists during a rally for Macedonia a day earlier.

According to reports, protesters tried to break a police barrier, threw objects at officers and damaged a parked car. Security forces used stun grenades against the protesters. Around 500 people reportedly attended the rally.

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